Friday, February 13, 2015

I've been gone for quite a while. I've gone through quite a few changes. I had to prioritize my life and blogging was not number one. I apologize to those who were looking to me for answers. I'm afraid I don't have them all. I'm just very good at Googling and cross-referencing. I find new discoveries exciting, but sometimes I find them overwhelming. New and overwhelming discoveries have surfaced involving my health. I needed to devote time and effort into getting my health restored because I was too fatigued and down with depression to blog.

Since my disappearance I have adopted a gluten free and dairy free lifestyle. I've been gluten free for 2 years now. I could probably write an entire blog on the health issues it has resolved. I made the decision to stay away from gluten and dairy just in time for a Hashimoto's diagnosis. I was unable to continue treatment with the chiropractor who diagnosed me. I have since moved 4,000 miles away which has involved starting my search for better health all over again. Six months ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I've been sleeping with a CPAP every night. It slightly improved my fatigue issues, but seemed to open the door to other issues. I'm currently seeing a new chiropractor who is now suspicious of Cushing Syndrome. I'm on the search for a new doctor. A more holistic, naturopath type of doctor. I've traveled so far, but found myself on too many pharmaceuticals and too many questions. I suppose this is the start of a whole new journey.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

I have to apologize to anyone reading my blog and sending me emails. I have not answered emails in 3 months. I do not know when I will be able to start responding. I have taken an unexpected break from my blog and email due to health and personal issues. I do not know when or if I will return to blogging. Apologies to all.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Check out the series of articles about MTHFR on http://thehealthyelephant.com/. I met the owner of this website on Twitter and she asked me if I wanted to be a guest writer. The first three articles are written by Laurie. I wrote the last article on Folic Acid vs. L-methylfolate vs. Folate. This is one of the projects I've been working on. I hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

I have good news for people taking, or considering taking NeevoDHA prenatal. They have changed their formula so that it no longer contains Folic Acid or B6 as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride! Now it contains L-methylfolate and B6 as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate. This was many people's hesitation to trying NeevoDHA. This is now the best prescription prenatal that you could ask your doctor for.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

I started this blog April 17th, 2012. I have received 25,000 page views in just over a year! This all started as a pregnancy blog, but I had my baby almost a year ago. I've been trying to expand the subjects I write about while still keeping the focus on MTHFR. I want to share more about my personal journey with MTHFR. You've read about my pregnancy, and my experience recovering from blood clots. I'm looking at writing about the new changes in my diet and using essential oils.

I have taken a very long break, but I have not disappeared. I know my page has gone missing from MTHFRsupport.com, but they have promised to get it back up as soon as they can. I'm working on getting my own website up and running. I have some kinks to work out so I'm not sure when that will be ready. I've also been doing a writing project on the side and will share that with you soon. I've been expanding my horizons with social media and recently opened a Twitter account for those who are unaware: https://twitter.com/SurvivingMTHFR

I hope everyone who reads my blog finds the information useful. I really hope I am helping others with MTHFR and raising awareness. Thank you for reading!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Today is a very emotional day for me. Two years ago on this day I was in an ambulance being rushed to the hospital. I was 27 years old with multiple, massive blood clots in both of my lungs. Read my full story here:

I am a Pulmonary Embolism survivor. One in three people will die from these deadly clots. Once you develop a clot you are more likely to develop more in the future. Know your family history and test for genetic mutations. My whole family recently did testing through 23andme.com and found out my mother, father and both of my brothers all have a variation of MTHFR. Be aware of your risks and find out what measures you can take to prevent blood clots in your future.

Have you experienced clots and feel like no one understands what you're going through? Here is a good group that will understand all the ups and downs that come with recovering from blood clots: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pembolism/

Friday, May 3, 2013

Artichoke Egg Scramble with a side of bacon

Note: This is a gluten-free and dairy-free meal!

My husband created this after rummaging the pantry this morning. This was made on a griddle alongside the bacon. I'm sure you can make this in a skillet so I'll be using that term while writing the instructions. Sorry about how vague these instruction are. This dish was a complete accident, but it was a delicious accident!

Start by spraying your skillet. Drain the can of artichokes and add them to the skillet. Break apart the artichokes and cook them until warm. Add in eggs. Once eggs are done add cheese on top. Add bacon grease as needed (probably optional).

Expect the eggs to be a bit more liquid than most scrambles. Leaving out the bacon grease might make them more solid. If you like artichokes this is a dish you should try.

About Me

I created this blog to help educate others and raise awareness. I am diagnosed with MTHFR. Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, or abbreviated MTHFR, is a hereditary gene mutation. It can cause a wide variety of health problems such as anxiety, depression, miscarriage and blood clots, just to name a few that I have experienced personally. The medical community dismisses it and many people suffer because of that. MTHFR can be easily managed by avoiding synthetic Folic Acid and B vitamins. It is best to take the correct active/bioavailable/methylated forms that are already broken down so we can properly process and absorb them. An organic lifestyle is also recommended. There is a long list of toxins that people with MTHFR need to avoid since we also have trouble dumping toxins out of our body. There is lot to learn about MTHFR and I want to help guide people in the right direction.